It is likely that many visitors in their rush to see the Emerald Buddha pass right by the magnificent murals contained in the outer galleries of the cloister. First painted during the reign of King Rama I (1782-1809), they have since been restored several times due to dampness. Moving clockwise around the compound, the murals depict the epic Ramakian (the Thai version of the Indian epic Ramayana) in its entirety - 4,984 verses. Those who pause will view scenes such as battles, rescues and abductions, the Underworld, and more.
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